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A Sampling Technique for Estimating Numerical Trends in Larval Populations of Insect Defoliators on Conifers

Problem Addressed: Separation of defoliating insects from coniferous branch samples

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Determine potential in determining numerical indices of population densities as required for chemical control operations.

Key Findings: The technique showed a four-fold advantage over the conventional counting mill system when compared on the basis of time, staff and cost.

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A Study of the Market for the Balsam Fir Dimension Lumber in the Twin Cities

Problem Addressed: Utilization of balsam fir

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Determine an estimate of the current market share of balsam fir in the Twin Cities markets and to obtain information concerning the opinions and attitudes of retail yard owner/managers.

Key Findings: The biggest hurdles to overcome for increased market share of balsam fir in the Twin Cities' dimension lumber market are a lack of knowledge and familiarity with the species on the part of retailers and large order customers, and the real or perceived supply instabilities.

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A Suggested Program for Meeting a Possible Spruce Budworm Outbreak in Maine

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Present methods for preventing and controlling spruce budworm outbreaks

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A Summary of Current Techniques Used for Sampling Spruce Budworm Populations and Estimating Defoliation in Eastern Canada (1980)

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Describes the methods currently in use in eastern Canada for sampling populations of the eastern spruce budworm and provides the reader with the information necessary for evaluating data from different areas and for making comparisons between areas.

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A Technical Review of Planning and Guidance Procedures in Maine’s Spruce Budworm Spray Operation with Recommendations for Refined Spray Application

Problem Addressed: Implementing a more refined spraying program for control of spruce budworm damage in Maine.

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Review present spray operation procedures and offer suggestions for dealing with the problems inherent in each stage.

Key Findings: A Loran-C based electronic guidance system used in conjunction with visual guidance in well planned blocks under the supervision of proficient, experienced guides and monitors is recommended for future spray operations

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U.S. Forest Service Environmental Statement Final Addendum 1975 Activities

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Offer environmental statement for cooperative spruce budworm suppression poject in Maine

Key Findings: Results of suppression activities and new information included

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A Work Plan to Minimize Effects of the Spruce Budworm Through Stand Alteration

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Evaluate the long term effects of both new and old forest management practices on spruce budworm populations and forest composition, assess regional effects of new and old management practices to control spruce budworm populations and reduce stand susceptibility and vulnerability, and evaluate the long term effects of the above on a large scale.

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Aerial Evaluation of Damage from Spruce Budworm Attack in New Brunswick

Problem Addressed: Spruce budworm damage

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Test new approaches to locating and assessing advanced damage from spruce budworm in the New Brunswick

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Aerial Foliage Protection Program Nova Scotia, 1986

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Protect foliage from being eaten and/or killed by spruce budworm larvae and to protect cone bearing trees in designated cone production areas in Cape Breton Island

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